Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Here are a few Links  –


http://www.myspace.com/midwestmusicanddance
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107431785   
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107431785 

— our MySpace Associates —
— our Rock.com  — 
— our Rock.com Associates —
— our Blogs   —
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Meet-up sites ...
http://www.meetup.com/nightlife-460/
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Michigan-Social-Club/
http://www.meetup.com/salsa-210/
http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Night-Life-Group/
http://www.meetup.com/Detroit-Live/
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EMail -
MidwestMusicMafia@Rock.com
MidwestMusicMafia@Live.com 

MidwestMusicMafia@GMail.com 



Thank You -
The Music Mobsters
at
Midwest Music Mafia
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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Some Links -

 

– Some Links – Midwest Music Mafia – and – Friends –

Here are a few Links for some Likes –

http://www.myspace.com/midwestmusicanddance
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107133203
http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/107431785
— our MySpace Associates —
 
 
— our Rock.com Associates —
http://community.rock.com/profile/GMusic
http://community.rock.com/profile/GMusicMSCTPP
http://community.rock.com/profile/GMusicMSCIHIR
http://community.rock.com/profile/GMxGGxGglFlsA01

http://community.rock.com/profile/PropagandaPeople

http://community.rock.com/profile/PunkOManiac

http://community.rock.com/profile/ChizzyCAM

http://community.rock.com/profile/RosieMusic

— FB —
-http://www.facebook.com/pages/MidwestMusicMafia/45286785684
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Music-Mafia-presents-/184740237920
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bands-shows-music-dance/52553064431
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Propaganda-People/365781963453533
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Traveling-Fork-Holiday-Inn-Livonia/167602936619169
http://www.facebook.com/pages/G-Music/463740080136
— our Blogs   —
Thank You -
The Music Mobsters
at
Midwest Music Mafia
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Chevrolet's 2012 Rockin’ on the Riverfront summer concert series - GM Renaissance Center - Detroit River

Mark your calendars for a summer of six free classic rock concert series!!
Chevrolet's 2012 Rockin’ on the Riverfront summer concert series will transform GM Riverfront Plaza with a highly-anticipated lineup of classic rock all-stars sure to capture crowds of music fans again this season. Located in the heart of the city, between the GM Renaissance Center and Detroit River, this event has become a summer destination for dining and entertainment in Detroit.

In partnership with Detroit’s Classic Rock Station
94.7 WCSX-FM and the new Soft Rock 105.1 FM, Rockin’ on the Riverfront will amaze rock audiences with Friday night shows from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 13 through August 17.

Leading the line-up this year will be a stellar double bill featuring none other than John Waite and Detroit’s own Sponge. Waite is known for such enduring hits as Missing You and When I See You Smile. Sponge made a name for itself nationally with such hits as Molly and Wax Ecstatic. See both bands July 13.

The full schedule of bands performing at this year’s Chevrolet Rockin' on Riverfront summer concert series will include:
July 13: Sponge (Plowed, Molly, Wax Ecstatic) and John Waite (Missing You, When I See You Smile, Back on My Feet Again)

July 20: Starship (We Built This City, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Sara)
July 27: Ace Frehley, the "Spaceman," famed former guitarist of KISS (Cold Gin, Shock Me, Parasite, Rocket Ride and New York Groove)
August 3: Lou Gramm of Foreigner (Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, Juke Box Hero)

Thursday Alfresco Jazz & Blues - New Center Park - Detroit - 2012


Thursday Alfresco Jazz & Blues presented by Comerica Bank will kick-off on June 7th and run through September 6th!

Conservatory serving food & beverages opens at 4:30pm
Showtime is 6:00pm!



June 7th
- THORNETTA DAVIS 

June 14th - Mix 923. Presents The Summer Solstice Party with TAMIA 

June 21st - Detroit Soul Ambassador MELVIN DAVIS featuring legendary vocalist Pat Lewis backed by The United Sound with McKinley Jackson 

June 28th - KRIS JOHNSON Group 

July 5th - SHEILA RAYE CHARLES with Henry Gibson Band 

July 12th - PAUL J. MILES 

July 19th - RHYTHM SOCIETY ORCHESTRA 
with vocalist Paul King

July 26th - WILL SESSIONS 
Model D will open the evening with a Speaker Series on
the Detroit Music Scene.
Panelists include: Jessica Care Moore, Black Women Rock; Steve Nawara, Beehive Recording Co.; composer/musician Joel Peterson; artist attorney Howard Hertz with others to be announced. The talk will be moderated by Model D Managing editor Walter Wasacz, who also writes about music for publications in Detroit and out of town.

August 2nd - MOTOR CITY WOMEN & THE EXPRESS BAND 

August 9th - LOS GATOS 

August 16th - THE HOLMES BROTHERS 

August 23rd - JESSE PALTER QUARTET

August 30th - PLANET D NONET

September 6th -
HARVEY THOMPSON 


A special thanks to Comerica Bank and their support of the Alfresco Jazz & Blues Series.  It is only with their support that we can keep these shows FREE!

Monday, July 23, 2012

- Festivals - MI - July - end - 2012 -



Festivals & Music

 
Festivals & Music
Southeast Lower Michigan

Mayville Sunflower Festival - Mayville
July 26-29, 2012
downtown Mayville

www.mayvillesunflowerfestival.com


Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair - Sterling Heights
July 26-28, 2012
City Center Campus
www.sterling-heights/sterlingfest

13th Annual Folk Music Festival - Flint
July 27-29, 2012
Kearsley Park
www.flintfolkmusic.org

St. Clair Riverfest - St. Clair
July 27-29, 2012
downtown St. Clair
www.stclairriverfest.com


Yale Bologna Festival - Yale
July 27-29, 2012
downtown Hale & other locations
www.yalechamber.com/page-bologna.html

Maker Faire - Detroit
July 28-29, 2012
The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Blvd
www.makerfairedetroit.com


Thursday, May 31, 2012

- Bluegrass legend, Doc Watson -

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Bluegrass legend, Doc Watson passed away today at the age of 89. His guitar playing, redefined the role of guitar in blue grass music.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Midwest Music And Dance: YA Salsa Social - May 20 2012 !

- YA Salsa Social - May 20 2012 !
The next YA Salsa Social is May 20!
The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.
WHAT:
$10 at the door gets you: Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
 Endless Beverages & Snacks!
A huge wooden dance floor!
The hottest salsa tracks spun by DJ Sabor, DJ Isaac and all of our great guest DJs!
Two floors of dancing – Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs, Latin Mix downstairs!
Cash Bar!
WHEN:
Sunday, May 20, from 5:30 – 10 p.m.
WHO:
All Ages welcome
Kids under 16, free!
Free admission for one person who brings two new guests!
WHERE:
The American Legion Post 346
31775 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI
View Larger Map
Questions?
Contact Us, or call 734-645-9937.
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Links - FB -

Midwest Music Mafia -


People have asked about our Facebook Pages.
((( Related Pages )))

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I believe there is some type of friends thing ...
(( google/GMail... ))
http://midwestmusicmafia.blogspot.com/
http://midwestmusicanddance.blogspot.com/
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Drop a note here or send us an email.
MidwestMusicMafia@rock.com
MidwestMusicMafia@mail.com
MidwestMusicMafia@Live.com

- Please do some likes / friends / + 1s / ... - I don't know why ... but - why not ?
Link
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Meet-up sites ...
http://www.meetup.com/nightlife-460/
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Michigan-Social-Club/
http://www.meetup.com/salsa-210/
http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Night-Life-Group/
http://www.meetup.com/Detroit-Live/events/43462272/


Thank you;

The Mob At ;
Midwest Music Mafia
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561-66-Music

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

SOME OF THE BEST JAZZ AND SEE ONE OF THE BEST DANCE SHOWS, AT THE CARR CENTER...FOR FREE...

BE A PART OF A TELEVISION TAPING, HEAR SOME OF THE BEST JAZZ AND SEE ONE OF THE BEST DANCE SHOWS, AT
THE CARR CENTER...FOR FREE... 
THIS WEEKEND!

 
 
THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER A YOUNGSTER FOR THE SUMMER ARTS ACADEMIES AT THE CARR CENTER. 
CALL JASMINE McCORD ON  

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Live - AA - King Mellowman and Mellow Runnings -


- King Mellowman and Mellow Runnings -

Live-
Ann Arbor
102
S.1st

Wednesday-May 02, 2012 - 9PM
Show and video Taping -

King Mellowman is :
A three time Metro Times Award winner.
A five time Source Award winner.
A two time Detroit Music Award Nominee.



- Really visually poor video ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab8qKZswN7M

http://www.myspace.com/kingmellowman


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Thursday, March 15, 2012

The next YA Salsa Social is March 25!

The YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.

WHAT:

$10 at the door gets you:

  • Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
  • Endless Beverages & Snacks!
  • A huge wooden dance floor!
  • The hottest salsa tracks spun by DJ Sabor, DJ Isaac and all of our great guest DJs!
  • Two floors of dancing – Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs, Latin Mix downstairs!
  • Cash Bar!

WHEN:

Sunday, March 25, from 5:30 – 10 p.m.

WHO:

  • All Ages welcome
  • Kids under 16, free!
  • Free admission for one person who brings two new guests!

WHERE:

The American Legion Post 346
31775 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI


View Map

Don’t want to Pay?
Free entry when accompanied with 2 new guests!

Questions?
Contact Us, or call 734-645-9937.

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Links - FB -

Midwest Music Mafia -


People have asked about our Facebook Pages.
((( Related Pages )))

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I believe there is some type of friends thing ...
(( google/GMail... ))
http://midwestmusicmafia.blogspot.com/
http://midwestmusicanddance.blogspot.com/
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Drop a note here or send us an email.
MidwestMusicMafia@rock.com
MidwestMusicMafia@mail.com
MidwestMusicMafia@Live.com

- Please do some likes / friends / + 1s / ... - I don't know why ... but - why not ?
Link
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Meet-up sites ...
http://www.meetup.com/nightlife-460/
http://www.meetup.com/Southern-Michigan-Social-Club/
http://www.meetup.com/salsa-210/
http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Night-Life-Group/
http://www.meetup.com/Detroit-Live/events/43462272/


Thank you;

The Mob At ;
Midwest Music Mafia
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561-66-Music

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Saturday, February 25, 2012


Ford Ballroom Dance Club

Next Dance

Saturday, March 10, 2012



Meeting House Grand Ballroom in Downtown Plymouth

Complementary V. Waltz Dance Lesson
from 8pm to 9pm

By Izabela Jaworska of Come Dancing Studio

Open Dancing from
9pm til Midnight

Ford Ballroom Dances are open to the public where everyone is welcome. Singles and couples are invited to join us at the Meeting House Grand Ballroom in Plymouth, where we will enjoy some lite refreshments, a large wooden dance floor, and wonderful selection of recorded ballroom dance music by Tom Walthall, the best ballroom dance party DJ. We have over 150 people who are regulars at our parties. Come join Detroit's largest and the most enjoyable dance party.

Izabela Jaworska was born in Poland. She started dancing ballet at age 5, began ballroom dancing when she was teenager, and shortly thereafter started competing in Latin and Ballroom styles of dance. Izabela has worked with the best coaches many years in London, the "heart of ballroom dancing". She and her partner moved to US and now they own Come Dancing Studio in Saline, Michigan.

Some of the honors are: Polish National Amateur Championship Standard finalists; Polish National 10-Dance Championship finalists; 4 times US National Professional Championship Semi-finalists; Winners of almost every Professional Rising Star title in the US.

Fees
Dance Admission (include dance lesson): $12.00
We will have Dance Shoes and Shoe brushes for sale in this event.
Directions
The Meeting house is located on 499 South Main Plymouth MI 48170.

I-275 to exit 28 Ann Arbor Rd West, 2 miles to Main Street. Turn Right on Main Street (heading north). The meeting house is 1 ½ miles on the right side.

For more information please call 313-805-8044 or email
Jenny Remington at
jremingt@ford.com.
Or check
www.DanceSole.com under "Special Event"



Monday, February 6, 2012

YASalsa - February 2012 Social -

The next YA Salsa Social is February 19 !

The YA Salsa Social is Detroit's biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit.

WHAT:

$10 at the door gets you:

  • Beginner & Intermediate and On2 Salsa Lesson starting at 5:30 p.m.!
  • Endless Beverages & Snacks!
  • A huge wooden dance floor!
  • The hottest salsa tracks spun by DJ Sabor, DJ Isaac and all of our great guest DJs!
  • Two floors of dancing - Salsa and Cha Cha Cha upstairs, Latin Mix downstairs!
  • Cash Bar!

WHEN:

Sunday, February 19, from 5:30 - 10 p.m.

WHO:

  • All Ages welcome
  • Kids under 16, free!
  • Free admission for one person who brings two new guests!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Next YA Salsa Social: JANUARY 22nd! The award-winning YA Salsa Social is Detroit’s biggest salsa dance party. Hosted once per month by YA Salsa, attendees have the chance to learn salsa from some of the best instructors in Metro Detroit. $10 at the door gets you: Beginner & Intermediate and On2 or Cha-Cha Lessons starting at 5:30 pm! Endless Beverages & Snacks! A huge wooden dance floor! The hottest salsa tracks spun by DJ Sabor & DJ Isaac! Bring along two brand new people to get in FREE!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Links - FB -

Midwest Music Mafia -


People have asked about our Facebook Pages.
((( Related Pages )))
(( Business, Venues ... ))
http://www.facebook.com/pages/G-Music/463740080136
(( Musicians - Bands - (yours and others ) , ... ))
http://www.facebook.com/pages/G-Music/286289670807

((( just in case ... )))
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Traveling-Fork-Holiday-Inn-Livonia/167602936619169

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I believe there is some type of friends thing ...
(( google/GMail... ))
http://midwestmusicmafia.blogspot.com/
http://midwestmusicanddance.blogspot.com/
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Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a great and prosperous 2012!

The Chris Canas Band
Every Thursday (January & February) 8pm - 12
Plush Resto-Lounge
13090 Inkster Rd (just off I-96 Jeffries)

We'll look for ya!

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Drop a note here or send us an email.
MidwestMusicMafia@rock.com
MidwestMusicMafia@mail.com
MidwestMusicMafia@Live.com
Catch our sites at;
DetroitCity.Com/MidwestMusicMafia
MSC/MidwestMusicAndDance


Thank you;
Midwest Music Mafia

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